Max Esterson has progressed from sim racing to F2 and this week’s Sim Racing Roundup explains how he did it. You will also find out about an opportunity to win a Prodigy Pass at the Las Vegas Grand Prix courtesy of Williams F1 and how Patrick Dempsey used a sim rig to prepare for his return to racing.
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Sim racer and Formula 3 driver Max Esterson will be racing in Formula 2 for the final two races of 2024 with Trident Motorsport.
Max Esterson, driver Trident Motorsport, FIA F2 Championship 2024: “It’s great to be making the step up to Formula 2, even if it’s a little sooner than I had imagined. Just two years ago I was running a Formula Ford and winning the FF Festival, and now I’m about to make my debut in Formula 2. It’s all happened quickly but the people closest to me are all confident about my ability to successfully make the jump. I’ve been working hard with the team at Trident and feel I’m well prepared and ready to go. I want to give a special thanks to Maurizio Salvadori and Giacomo Ricci for making this happen, and to the rest of the Trident team for making me feel so welcome.”
For some great background on Max, check out From Sim Racing prodigy to Formula 3 rookie – The Story of Max Esterson.
As Patrick Dempsey returned to racing in 2024, the first episode chronicling his return called “Back on Track” has some great footage of how he used a sim rig to prepare. You can watch Episode 1 above.
Williams Esports, in collaboration with Racing Prodigy, is inviting fans of all ages to take part in an incredible sim racing competition. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to shine and compete for a life-changing prize!
“Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to race, compete, and potentially take your passion for racing to the next level. Visit us at the Fan Zone, register for your Williams account, and put your skills to the test. Tyres are hot and ready to go, are you?”
“For more information and updates, keep an eye on our website and connect with us so you don’t miss your chance to earn your golden ticket. Be sure to tag us with #WilliamsProdigy.”
More information can be found here.
Competitive Sim Racing News
In this exclusive live interview above, Thomas Runha takes to the stage to share an unfiltered look into his journey as an F1 Esports driver. He opens up about the thrilling highlights, the intense challenges, and the lesser-known struggles that come with competing at the highest level of virtual racing.
But there’s more—Thomas also addresses the rumors and controversy surrounding his career, including the big question: Did he really cheat? Get an insider’s perspective on the realities of F1 Esports as Thomas reveals the truth behind the headlines and discusses the pressures, rewards, and sacrifices of his path in this rapidly growing sport.
Here are more headlines from the world of competitive sim racing
- How Max Verstappen and Sim Racing Helped the ‘Race for Mental Health’ Reach New Heights (Box This Lap)
- Charity Race Joined by Max Verstappen Breaches Its $109,000 Target Before Deadline (The Sports Rush)
- Verstappen’s team present car livery for sim race with multiple easter eggs! (GP Blog)
- Low Fuel Motorsport platform hits 200k registered users (Traxion)
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
Here is a roundup of the latest sim racing tech news, reviews, and recommendations from around the world
- Asetek Simsports to release Xbox-compatible sim racing products (Traxion)
- Capturing sim racing videos just got easier: Steam Game Recording goes live (Traxion)
- November 2024 Sim Racing PC Build (Box This Lap)
- Dominate the Virtual Track: Our Picks for the Best Sim Racing Cockpits (Yahoo)
- Aston Martin Aramco Launches Ultimate Simulator Using Motion Technology To Recreate F1 Racing (Memento Exclusives)
- MOZA Racing will release the Porsche Mission R Steering Wheel replica (Box This Lap)
- Delta 3.5 has a brand new Driving Analysis view (Coach Dave Academy)
- The best PS5 steering wheels 2024 (Games Radar)
General Sim Racing News
- Best racing games 2024: edge of your seat driving experiences (Tech Radar)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: Everything you need to know (Traxion)
- Dutch sim racing expo Sim Formula Europe gears up for 2025 (Traxion)
- Sim Formula Europe 2025 Official Website
- Assetto Corsa EVO’s career mode will be “the RPG of the petrolheads” (Traxion)
- iRacing announces Gen3 Supercars release date (Supercars)
- iRacing Development Update: November 2024 (iRacing)
- Every new car and track hitting iRacing’s December update (Traxion)
- #DRIVE Rally Preview (GameGrin)
- D-BOX Technologies Reports Record Revenues and Net Profit in Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 (Market Insider)
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects and the host of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
